Apprentice Manager, Urban Technology Project

Posted by Launch of Phildadelphia on November 21, 2023

The Urban Technology Project (UTP) is an initiative of the School District of Philadelphia in partnership with Launch of Philadelphia that empowers Philadelphia youth and underemployed adults with the skills and experience required to enter the technology field

Apprentice Manager Job Description:

The Apprentice Manager of the Urban Technology Project reports directly to the School District of Philadelphia’s Director of I.T. Apprenticeship and oversees the I.T. Apprentices’ professional development. This includes supporting and managing 25+ apprentices, ensuring compliance with program and grant requirements, and ensuring apprentice success in the program through career development, frequent communication and support with identifying and attaining career opportunities.

Apprentice Manager Job Duties:

• Support apprentices assigned to schools, offices and companies throughout Philadelphia
• Lead recruitment, placement, training, development, and exit processes for apprentice
• Conduct bi-monthly site visits to each apprentice employer site throughout the year
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with employer partners
• Lead weekly staff meetings
• Track apprentice success in attaining industry certifications
• Lead orientation for all new apprentices
• Provide apprentices with performance feedback, intervention and corrective action plans as needed
• Collect, review & submit payroll for processing
• Other duties as assigned

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